Boundary-Breaking
Love Jesus does not hesitate in telling a woman – bent over for a virtual lifetime – that she is free. This angers the religious leaders who thought they knew the “proper” ways of doing things, but it makes such an important point. Part of the purpose of life is to share it with others and never to hesitate or hide behind rules and propriety. God wants us to enjoy life to the
fullest, and Jesus demonstrates that.
You can prepare for this Sunday's worship on our website. Find the Order of Worship
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On Monday, August 1, the closing papers were signed for the sale of our property to Lake Worth Spanish Seventh
Day Adventist Church. As we move forward in faith, we are excited to discover how God is calling us to be a unique expression of the church in Palm Beach County. |
Reaching Out We are looking to put together a group of people to help think about and plan ways to engage our community to let them know who we are as a church. If you would be willing to participate, speak to Jason. |
You can join by Zoom here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85986346973?pwd=THRaaHZLOVJ3L1lRUWg4MmNpSEFRQT09 This summer, those interested have been reading together Jesus and The Disinherited by mystic, educator, and activist, Howard Thurman. Famously known as the text that Martin Luther King, Jr. sought inspiration from in the days leading up to the Montgomery bus boycott, Howard Thurman's Jesus and the Disinherited helped shape the civil rights movement and changed our nation's history forever. As we struggle today with
issues of poverty, racism, and spiritual disengagement, Thurman's discerning reading of the message of renewal through self-love, as exemplified in the life of Jesus, resonates powerfully once again. We will gather
together via Zoom (click here) at 6:30pm for one more Thursday evening session. August 25 - Discuss Chapter 5 & Epilogue |
UCC Issues Appeal for Ukraine, Calls on U.S. to
Provide Humanitarian Aid
The UCC, through Global H.O.P.E. and Global Ministries, will be collaborating with ACT Alliance and the Reformed Church of Hungary (RCH) to bring aid to Ukraine. RCH is responding to the situation in the war-torn country through its agency, Hungarian Reformed Church Aid.
Gifts to the UCC Ukraine Emergency Appeal will provide shelter, food and other care to war refugees and internally displaced people. It also will help refugees and asylum seekers from African, Middle Eastern and other countries who had sought refuge in Ukraine and now are twice displaced, as well as other citizens of more than 125 countries living in Ukraine.
For written prayers, updates, and the opportunity to donate, please click below.
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Our Food Pantry needs your love. We have seen an increase in our Tuesday night visitors and we are in need of the following items. Anything you can do to help support this important ministry will be greatly appreciated.
- Peanut Butter
- Pouches of Tuna and/or chicken
- Canned Vegetables (tab top and/or single serve sizes are best)
- Ravioli, Spaghetti, Beefaroni (tab top)
- Canned Soups/Stews (tab top)
- Single serve ready to eat meals
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Dan Hecker, Mark Stanford, Barbara
Forsyth, Harvey Littlefield, Gary Sitler, Phil and Nancy Johnson, Bob Davis, Terry Ralston, Victor Stanley, Pat Gregg, Bob and Gail Howell, Brigitte Ermansons |
Thursday Morning Chat & Fellowship
Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:00 for virtual chat and fellowship in our “virtual parlor.”
You can join us by clicking here. The password, if you need it, is fcclw. If you join us by computer, clicking the link will download the necessary software and take you right into the “parlor.” If you are joining on your smart phone or pad, you will need to download the Zoom app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can also call 646-558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 718 419 400 and then Passcode: 839769.
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Connect with our congregation and community through our YouTube channel. Watch (and share) sermon and teaching videos, as well as videos from our life together. Be sure to subscribe and share with
others.
Go to our Facebook page and "like" us. To make sure you see everything from us, go to the pull-down menu and click "Get Notification."
As much as we love gathering together on Sundays, there are times when we are out of town or unable to be together in person. You can watch our worship service live on Facebook right on your computer, tablet, or smart phone. At 10:30 on Sunday, just head over to our Facebook page and join
us!
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Have you explored the opportunity of electronic giving? You can choose to have a set amount taken from your bank account on a regular basis or you can make a one (or more) time gift by checking account or credit card on our website. Your regular electronic giving
means that your gift is available for ministry even when you are away (or forgot your checkbook!). Thank you for your continued support of the ministry of First Congregational Church!
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